Sunday, September 13, 2009
British Nationality - defined by the British Nationality Act 1981, came in to force from 1st January 1983
Born in the UK or a qualifying territory? Born overseas of British descent? Do you have right of abode? Dates are important!
British nationality law is complicated and professional advice is recommended
Only British citizens and certain British subjects have the right of abode to live and work in the UK
British Citizenship: There are six forms of British nationality
British citizenship; British Overseas citizenship; British overseas territories citizenship; British national (overseas); British protected person; and British subject
Naturalization – Requirements of qualifying period of residence, freedom from immigration time restrictions, good character, knowledge of language and life in the UK. Concessions for EEA and Swiss nationals, and discretion for absences in special cases and for Crown or similar service
Registration – Registration in this way is possible if you are British Overseas territories citizen; or British overseas citizen; or British protected person; or British national; or British national (overseas)
To be eligible you must meet one of these requirements: five year residence, not be in breach of immigration rules, and be free from immigration time restrictions; time spent in crown or similar service (in exceptional circumstances and conditions apply); and Alternative provisions for British overseas territories citizens
Passport – After successful application for British nationality you can apply for British passport
Home Office travel documents
Convention travel document (for refugees)
Stateless persons' document
One way document (IS137)
Certificate of travel
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